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My son 3.5yo has a boil on his bum cheek. he has scratched it and it looks like its spread. i've managed to put a boil plaster and some supiroban and 8trex. with 5mls nurofen. he crys in pain. what should i do?

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Dr. Evan Kardon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Abscy: He should be seen by his pcp. A painful “boil” may be an abscess needing incision and drainage.

Answered 1/10/2021

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A member asked:

My son 3.5yo has a boil on his bum cheek. he has scratched it and it looks like its spread. i've managed to put a boil plaster and some supiroban and 8trex. with 5mls nurofen. he crys in pain. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Evan Kardon answered

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